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The measures Greece implemented for the safe opening of tourism in summer 2020 were presented by the GNTO to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s president and members.

Tourism enterprises in Greece, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, will be able to tap into a 450-million-euro Greek funding program approved by the the European Commission.

London’s Heathrow Airport is now carrying out rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before passengers board for travel.

Elevate Greece, the official platform for the Greek startup ecosystem, has already attracted almost 400 applications during the first six days of its operation.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently introduced French journalists to the tourism offerings of Athens and Mount Pelion.

Greece is calling for the implementation of rapid testing for Covid-19 at all European airports in order to enable travel and ensure the safety of travelers.

Greek hotelier Grigoris Tasios has been elected to serve a second term as the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is working with marketing experts Repositioning Greece to formulate a comeback strategy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.

The Greek Finance Ministry has announced relief measures aimed at assisting areas that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

Urban planning and construction zone procedures for the development and design of land use in Greece are being formulated with priority given to tourist destinations.

The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board an airplane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks, according to a recent study.

The European Commission has presented a strategy with key steps that EU countries should take into consideration for their Covid-19 vaccination plans.

Greece ranks among the 10 countries with the highest aggregate GVA generated from UK outbound travel, according to a report by ABTA.

Aiming to promote the lesser-known destinations of Central Greece, the Tourism Ministry said it would be making financial tools available for investments in the area.

UNWTO and the Expedia Group have joined forces, aiming to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from Covid-19.

Thessaloniki.Travel, the official digital travel guide of the northern port city, is now available in the Serbian language.

Europe’s tourism sector can reestablish itself through a transition to a new model that will respect the environment and unique cultural features of each European country, says SETE President Yiannis …

Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios referred to the “harsh reality” that Greek hotels are facing due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and EU officials discussed the need of a common approach to health and safety protocols to facilitate travel in Europe.

Aviation and tourism bodies are disappointed with the EU’s guidance to member states on better coordinating Covid-19 travel measures.